Tyrel Dodson was born on June 25,1998 and is an American professional football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.
19 Facts About Tyrel Dodson
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Tyrel Dodson garnered a team-leading 105 tackles as a sophomore, with 11.0 for a loss and 5.5 quarterback sacks in addition to 3 interceptions and 6 pass breakups.
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Tyrel Dodson signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent following the 2019 NFL draft.
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Tyrel Dodson was later waived and re-signed to the practice squad upon finishing his suspension.
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Tyrel Dodson entered in place of starting middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, who suffered a shoulder injury, and was himself injured later in the game.
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Tyrel Dodson recorded his first career sack during the game, taking down Jets quarterback Sam Darnold.
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Tyrel Dodson was placed on injured reserve on October 24,2020.
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Tyrel Dodson played in 16 games in the 2021 season and recorded 15 tackles.
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On February 10,2022, Tyrel Dodson signed a one-year contract extension with the Bills.
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Tyrel Dodson finished with one sack, 32 total tackles, and one fumble recovery.
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On March 14,2023, Tyrel Dodson signed another one-year contract extension.
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Tyrel Dodson competed for the starting middle linebacker position in the wake of Edmunds' departure in free agency, but lost out to Terrel Bernard, who had missed most of preseason.
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Tyrel Dodson finished the season with 10 starts and a career-high in playing time, with most of his snaps being on run defense.
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Tyrel Dodson was graded as the Bills' most-improved player that season by Pro Football Focus, improving his score to 89.5, the second highest among linebackers league-wide, from a 2022 score of 48.4.
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On March 14,2024, Tyrel Dodson signed with the Seattle Seahawks.
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Tyrel Dodson was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins on November 12,2024.
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On March 13,2025, Tyrel Dodson re-signed with the Dolphins on a two-year, $8.25 million contract.
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Tyrel Dodson was the first alumnus from Centennial High School to make it into the NFL.
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Tyrel Dodson hosted a football camp for the school in 2021.